Here’s what you need to set up outdoor speakers for backyard parties

Setting up speakers outside takes a bit of knowledge! Here’s some stuff you should know!

There’s nothing quite like having a barbecue with your best friends on a hot summer day and listening to your favorite tunes on the patio or deck. Of course, you can’t just throw any old speaker outside and hope for the best.

Setting up outdoor speakers takes a little bit of planning to accomplish; there are even multiple routes you can going to bringing your favorite sounds outside. Here are some handy tips, general knowledge, and products that will help you turn up the volume on all your backyard parties.

The Bluetooth route

Bluetooth speakers have come a long way in recent years, and if you’re primarily playing music from your phone or tablet, it’s a super easy way to make sure you can take your music with you. There are portable Bluetooth speakers that you can easily lug around to your backyard when you’re sunbathing or grilling, but there are also Bluetooth speakers specifically meant for outdoor use that you can set up and leave in one place.

Portable Bluetooth option: UE Boom 2

The Boom 2 has a very high water resistance rating, allowing it to be submerged in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, meaning rain or shine your music will play just fine.

UE Boom 2’s battery will last you approximately 15 hours of play time and has a Bluetooth range of 100 feet, giving you more than enough time and space to enjoy all the sounds you want to hear.

Buying two UE Boom 2’s (for $199 each) gives you the option to set up both speakers as a stereo pair, meaning you’ll have access to a truly portable stereo system wherever you go.